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Legacy Asbestos Threatens Disaster Recovery: Altadena and Palisades Communities Confront Delays and Health Risks After Devastating Wildfires

Posted on May 1, 2025 Legacy Asbestos Threatens Disaster Recovery: Altadena and Palisades Communities Confront Delays and Health Risks After Devastating Wildfires Asbestos contamination underscores the urgent need for prevention and stronger policy protections. As Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW) concludes, a new BBC investigation titled "'Very, Very Toxic': The Risk of Asbestos in Gaza’s [...]

2025-05-07T09:05:58-07:00May 1st, 2025|

Honoring 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Warren Zevon: A Musical Genius, Mesothelioma Warrior, and an Unforgettable Voice

Posted on April 28, 2025 This year, the world finally gives Warren Zevon the recognition he long deserved — induction into the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame under the “Musical Influence” category. You can get tickets here. It is a well deserved honor, but Warren wasn’t just a musician. He was an artist’s [...]

2025-10-20T15:34:20-07:00April 28th, 2025|

Together, We Drove Global Change: Thank You for Making #2025GAAW a Force for Asbestos Prevention, Policy, and Action

Posted on April 7, 2025  Together, We Drove Global Change: Thank You for Making #2025GAAW a Force for Asbestos Prevention, Policy, and Action Awareness Continues Throughout April! In response to overwhelming engagement, ADAO will extend Global Asbestos Awareness Week throughout the entire month of April. For details, check out our new blog, Amplifying the Message: [...]

2025-04-07T14:38:40-07:00April 7th, 2025|

Amplifying the Message: A Month of Action Beyond Global Asbestos Awareness Week

Posted on April 7, 2026 For the past 20 years, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) has led Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW) during the first week of April to educate the public, amplify voices of impacted communities, and drive policy change. This year, due to the growing need and overwhelming engagement from our community, [...]

2025-04-08T14:58:52-07:00April 7th, 2025|

ADAO Joins Forces to Fight for Safe Jobs: Honoring International Workers’ Memorial Day on April 28, 2025

Posted on April 7, 2025 On April 28, 2025, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) stands in solidarity with workers, trade unions, and organizations around the globe to commemorate International Workers' Memorial Day (IWMD). This solemn day honors the countless individuals who have been injured, made ill, or killed due to unsafe working conditions. It [...]

2025-04-07T10:29:51-07:00April 7th, 2025|
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